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Homeboy is a 1988 drama film, directed by Michael Seresin. It was written by and stars Mickey Rourke in the role of self-destructive cowboy / boxer Johnny Walker.
Sep 15, 1988 · Homeboy. A simple self-destructive drifter and tough small-time boxer with a brain injury that could kill him meets and falls for a cute beach carnival owner, Ruby, but also befriends a sleazy friendly criminal, Wesley, who's planning a big score.
There, as the punch-drunk boxer finds solace in the financially hard-pressed carousel owner, Ruby, the petty thief and small-time performer, Wesley Pendergrass, takes a shine to Johnny, introducing him to a dangerous dead-end world, and his next daring, smash-and-grab diamond robbery.
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Though only in his 20s, professional boxer Johnny Walker (Mickey Rourke) is on the downswing of his career and suffering from a mild form of brain damage. Resettling in the beachfront resort of ...
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Overview. Johnny Walker is a cowboy and a boxer. He is very shy and a bit of a fool. He is in love with Ruby, but he cannot tell her. He is also a bit old to keep on boxing, but its the only thing he does well. Michael Seresin. Director.
Homeboy. 1988 · 1 hr 57 min. R. Crime · Drama. A small-time boxer with a brain injury falls for a cute carnival owner, but also befriends a shady character, who aims to use him for a big score. Audio Languages: English.
With hard-hitting fight scenes, gritty drama and a knockout performance by Oscar® winner Christopher Walken, Homeboy is an unforgettable film about a man who refuses to give up on...
A gritty drama, written by Mickey Rourke (as Eddie Cook), Homeboy captures the raw intensity of the boxing world, where no punches are pulled and redemption seems only one fight...
